Ryan Prete

Calm, a company focused on mental health and well-being, aims to support happiness and health through its services such as meditation, sleep aids, and relaxation techniques. Founded in San Francisco in 2012, Calm has grown to run the most popular sleep, meditation, and relaxation app in the world; supporting more than 150 million people and

For investors in the space exploration sector, the thought of asteroid mining may feel like something out of a science-fiction novel. However the idea of harnessing lucrative resources from space rocks could soon be a reality.  Asteroids–rocky leftovers from the early formation of our solar system–could hold trillions of dollars worth of resources, and some

How Does AI Affect Our Daily Lives Artificial intelligence (AI), once the stuff of science fiction, has quietly woven itself into the fabric of our everyday lives. It’s present in the technology we use daily, from the phones in our pockets to the smart systems in our homes and workplaces . For example, AI shapes

Fanatics, a global digital sports platform, is actively expanding its presence within the sports betting industry–a dynamic and fast-growing entertainment sector in the U.S.–as part of its broader mission in the sports entertainment and merchandise arena.  The sports betting industry has experienced a meteoric rise since the U.S. Supreme Court 2018 landmark ruling, enabling state-by-state

Several exchange-traded funds that track the price of bitcoin are now actively trading following the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) landmark approval of the funds, which could hold significant implications for the $2 trillion cryptocurrency market and blockchain industries.  The official green-light from the SEC for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds–or ETFs–came late on Jan. 10

As the private market takes on a new year of opportunity, Linqto’s content team has compiled a list of 12 of our portfolio companies that offer distinctive opportunities based on four investment categories that we’ve identified as potential themes for 2024.  AI Adoption and Focus This vanguard subset represents companies at the leading edge of

In the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical shifts, and economic fluctuations, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape experienced a significant dip. Moving into 2024, the M&A scene, while still somewhat uncertain, shows the potential for a dynamic shift, reflective of the evolving global economic trends. In this article, we’ll review the key M&A activity trends

As the world navigates the complexities of the post-pandemic landscape, global markets in 2024 are approaching a critical phase in the ongoing economic development. While analysts expect economic growth to perform moderately compared to the post-pandemic rebound, there are encouraging signs of resilience and adaptation. Technological advancements, evolving consumer trends, and the ongoing pursuit of

Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) remain pivotal events that can generate significant interest from investors. As economic trends, regulations, and company ambitions evolve, analyzing the IPO climate becomes important for capitalizing on emerging opportunities. This article explores IPO dynamics and the potential 2024 landscape, examining factors influencing market sentiment, technology’s role, and implications across sectors.  For